Anybody own Shanling CD player?

Ljgj, too bad it's not that simple. I would become a lumberjack if it was : ) I also agree about the sonics of these. If they aren't that hot, we'll start seeing them on this and similar websites soon enough. I'm typically pretty conservative on what i buy but this one may be different. That's not to say that i think it is / would be the finest piece ever made even if modified.

Wendell, how much time did you spend with this unit ? I take it that you were strictly running the tube output rather than the SS ? What did the SS side sound like ? Sean
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Solidstate was very disappointing. Flat, bright, no soundstaging to speak of. Sounded like any other mid-fi
player.

Thanks for the info. I'm sure i could find this info out on somebody's website, but does this unit upsample ? I think that it does, but i can't remember. Sean
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Yes it does and you can turn it on or off.

Wonderful player. The tube section is smoother than the SS output, however,that is better than anything I ever heard and owned. There is a larger soundstage and better separation. If you thought SACDs were great you should listen to HDCDs on the Shanling. Plus they are less expensive.